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jersey and new york city. it is an essential artery in a region representing more than $1.40 trillion in economic output. at 11% of our nation's thgdp. pat suffered the most severe blow id super storm sandy. we took every step we could to prepare for the storm, but despite the preparation is critical interstate link was completely devastated by the historic storm surge. flooding went more than 2 feet over the prior flood level in lower manhattan. the storm surge blasted through our passenger station -- beside you had before indicates that. the tunnels were built at the turn of the last century, more than 100 years ago. the path network is dense and close the contained, with complex tunnels interlocking underneath the hudson. these tunnels, along with the boxlike structures connecting the tunnels, contain rack upon rack of critical and decades-old signal, switching, and the indications equipment that were damaged and the deluge of corrosive sea water during asante. these waters damaged the signals, switching co
jersey and new york city. it is an essential artery in a region representing more than $1.40 trillion in economic output. at 11% of our nation's thgdp. pat suffered the most severe blow id super storm sandy. we took every step we could to prepare for the storm, but despite the preparation is critical interstate link was completely devastated by the historic storm surge. flooding went more than 2 feet over the prior flood level in lower manhattan. the storm surge blasted through our passenger...
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next is bob from new york city. caller: thank you. i can read your transparent republican leanings, but god bless you, you are entitled to them. host: i do not know how you can read that, but go ahead. caller: this is a very interesting political domino going on with susan arise. it is leading possibly to kerry or scott brown, your man in massachusetts that lost. you know, if i were president obama, i would look to play this game of chess differently. i do not know if i would look to an joe lieberman or somebody completely unexpected. i would keep john kerry out of it and i would play the political game of chess that is being forced imam the president. i would like to say -- i agree with the former callers and really the woman from florida talking about how we should not be rigid we should be making decisions about what is best for america. i would like to finish and say this deficit and debt is all about health care costs. mostly the costs are humongous. they are not micromanaging and looking at health care costs and ways to bring do
next is bob from new york city. caller: thank you. i can read your transparent republican leanings, but god bless you, you are entitled to them. host: i do not know how you can read that, but go ahead. caller: this is a very interesting political domino going on with susan arise. it is leading possibly to kerry or scott brown, your man in massachusetts that lost. you know, if i were president obama, i would look to play this game of chess differently. i do not know if i would look to an joe...
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with that, i would like to yield to our distinguished and vice chair, from new york. >> in politics, it is not a zero sum game. the least, that is my belief. it ought not be. we need to work together. there is no partisan path toward a solution. every solution facing our nation's problems must be done in a bipartisan way. that means that neither side gets 100% of what they are looking to achieve. what we saw last night was really an abdication of the process. the president has been working in good faith with speaker boehner, continues to what to do that. it is my hope we can come back to the table and continue to work with the president to work out a solution. what we have seen is something we have observed from our side of the aisle for the last four years. the republican caucus, whether the minority or majority, refused to work with our side of the aisle. the people of this election spoke otherwise. they want to see us working together. they want to see us lead him to the 113 congress, working in a more bipartisan way. i would like to turn it over to the ranking member of the budge
with that, i would like to yield to our distinguished and vice chair, from new york. >> in politics, it is not a zero sum game. the least, that is my belief. it ought not be. we need to work together. there is no partisan path toward a solution. every solution facing our nation's problems must be done in a bipartisan way. that means that neither side gets 100% of what they are looking to achieve. what we saw last night was really an abdication of the process. the president has been...
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now at the same time he looked at a new york city janitor who might be working in that building. their average income $33,000 for the same year but with a tax rate of 24.9%. so the janitor who might work in that building is paying a tax rate ten points higher than the people who live in the building who have an average income of over $1.1 million. anybodyknow how justifies that as a fair sharing of the burden in this country. and warren buffet has been very clear as one of the wealthiest people in the world, certainly one of the wealthiest people in this country that he find it's prosperous that he pace a tax rate a 23r5x of the tax rate -- that he pays a tax rate that is a fraction of the tax rate paid by his executive assistant. so i would hope that in any final agreement that unearned income would be taxed on a basis more coatly equivalent to what earned income payers pay. now on the spending side of the equation we've had a lack of perspective. you've seen speakers calling for 600 billion in healthcare savings over the next ten years. the president said a lower number f. -- l
now at the same time he looked at a new york city janitor who might be working in that building. their average income $33,000 for the same year but with a tax rate of 24.9%. so the janitor who might work in that building is paying a tax rate ten points higher than the people who live in the building who have an average income of over $1.1 million. anybodyknow how justifies that as a fair sharing of the burden in this country. and warren buffet has been very clear as one of the wealthiest people...
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there is a "new york times" story that points out the the pentagon had no forces that could be readily sent at the time of the attack. the marine expeditionary unit available to the african demand -- no marine expeditionary unit available to the african demand. given the potential for unrest, it seems to me that that is a question that is critical as we continue to provide protection for our personnel on the ground. >> first with regard to the specific issue of benghazi, i want to address this. there was simply not enough time to have used military force to respond and make a difference in that situation. you raised a very good broader question and something we will be working through with our colleagues in the pentagon. >> mr. chairman, given the potential for unrest across the middle east, i would hope that we would follow up on this specific question. it seems to me to be critical as we look at the situation going forward. i will just conclude by adding my personal thanks and appreciation to senator lugar. it has truly been an honor to serve with you. you leave a tremendous legacy f
there is a "new york times" story that points out the the pentagon had no forces that could be readily sent at the time of the attack. the marine expeditionary unit available to the african demand -- no marine expeditionary unit available to the african demand. given the potential for unrest, it seems to me that that is a question that is critical as we continue to provide protection for our personnel on the ground. >> first with regard to the specific issue of benghazi, i want...
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front page of "the new york times" has this story, "mortgage crisis brings a new reckoning to banks. in the worst case for the industry, the bill is near $300 billion." this is from the money section of "usa today." "future possible, the federal reserve is expected to take another step tuesday to stimulate the lackluster recovery with more treasury bonds to push down long-term interest rates bahut -- interest rates. host: also sticking with housing, from "the wall street journal" this morning, "high earners dropping scrutiny." "hundreds of senior managers that earned more than $200,000 last year -- host: charleston, west virginia, democratic caller. what are you willing to sacrifice? caller: i would not mind paying a little extra in taxes if i thought it was really going to help. one thing that people have to remember, the current tax burden on the american public right now is the lowest it has been since 1959. that is the year i was born. one friend of mine who makes over $250,000 per year, which entitle him to the bush era tax cuts, he is now complaining about the tax cuts expiring
front page of "the new york times" has this story, "mortgage crisis brings a new reckoning to banks. in the worst case for the industry, the bill is near $300 billion." this is from the money section of "usa today." "future possible, the federal reserve is expected to take another step tuesday to stimulate the lackluster recovery with more treasury bonds to push down long-term interest rates bahut -- interest rates. host: also sticking with housing, from...
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in western new york. well, in 2007 i was here, i know the gentleman from new york was here, when we had the terrible disaster in minnesota, when the interstate bridge collapsed. and the loss of life that occurred. and the secretary of transportation at the time came to the transportation committee, i believe the gentleman serves on the transportation committee at that time, also. and secretary peters came and talked about the state of disrepair of our nation's bridges. now, we can talk about locks and dams and our aviation system and the state of our airports and a variety of other infrastructure needs in this country, which are just as critical, but just roads and bridges, we were all given a list of the structurally deficient bridges in our districts and our states. and i'm embarrassed to say to the gentleman, pennsylvania's in even worse shape than what he described new york to be. we in pennsylvania have 6,000 structurally deficient bridges. in western pennsylvania it's 1,000 and in just the district
in western new york. well, in 2007 i was here, i know the gentleman from new york was here, when we had the terrible disaster in minnesota, when the interstate bridge collapsed. and the loss of life that occurred. and the secretary of transportation at the time came to the transportation committee, i believe the gentleman serves on the transportation committee at that time, also. and secretary peters came and talked about the state of disrepair of our nation's bridges. now, we can talk about...
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mr. -- new york, mr. engel, is recognized. mr. engel: i rise in strong support of h.res. 134, as amended, and i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. engel: thank you, mr. speaker. before i get in the substance of the bill, i just want to say a couple of things, as we're ending the 112th congress and in the 113th congress i am about to take over as ranking member of the house foreign affairs committee. the gentleman who spoke before me, the gentleman from california, mr. berman, i just want him to know, which he already does, but i want to say for the record how much we're going to miss him. first as chair and then as ranking member, there isn't a person on either side of the aisle who doesn't respect him. there isn't a person who doesn't understand how important he's been to the congress the many years he served in congress and particularly on the foreign affairs committee. his shoes are going to be very hard to fill. i am going to try the very best i can. i want him to
mr. -- new york, mr. engel, is recognized. mr. engel: i rise in strong support of h.res. 134, as amended, and i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. engel: thank you, mr. speaker. before i get in the substance of the bill, i just want to say a couple of things, as we're ending the 112th congress and in the 113th congress i am about to take over as ranking member of the house foreign affairs committee. the gentleman who spoke before...
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host: of the independent line, rick, from new york. caller: this does not surprise me. this already was known in the election. the president of the united states is a demagogue, who unfortunately has pushed the republicans all the way to the end. john boehner had no other choice but to tell the caucus, "nothing i could do." the democrats did not want to support the plan that john boehner put forth. obviously. host: sorry to interrupt you. what you think about some of what the republicans have been saying in the house? not taking up the speaker's plan b, that he had proposed. caller: today, i read in "the washington post," that it is obvious that the republicans -- not only the so-called tea party. i understand that he did not have 217 votes for his plan to pass. they took away -- he was given one year to obama to continue to spend a and spend. one year to increase the debt ceiling. one more year. how in the world anybody is going to support that? i supported it at the beginning. i supported the plan b that boehner put forward, but i could not support it when i am going
host: of the independent line, rick, from new york. caller: this does not surprise me. this already was known in the election. the president of the united states is a demagogue, who unfortunately has pushed the republicans all the way to the end. john boehner had no other choice but to tell the caucus, "nothing i could do." the democrats did not want to support the plan that john boehner put forth. obviously. host: sorry to interrupt you. what you think about some of what the...
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i spoke to new york and new jersey, that is wrong. they base it on what happened with ca tree ca tree fla. this is a whole different process. in katrina, the number one thing will help homeowners rebuild. in ca tree fla many of them moved away. we have homeowners living in homes that have structural damage and mold, or relatives waiting to rebuild. it will happen more quickly than the report says. finally, i've seen some critics say what about mitigation? it is not a new thing, it is making sure the same storm damage happens again. we don't want to rebuild a tunnel so to same storm order can flood in. we want to build it better so there is more protection. when we tell homeowners to rebuild, we tell them to build a couple feet higher so the storm won't damage their first-floors and basements. that is natural. mitigation also involves putting in sand dunes and other natural barriers when there is another storm it doesn't do the same damage. right now there is no protection. so mitigation has always been done. i remember voting for katr
i spoke to new york and new jersey, that is wrong. they base it on what happened with ca tree ca tree fla. this is a whole different process. in katrina, the number one thing will help homeowners rebuild. in ca tree fla many of them moved away. we have homeowners living in homes that have structural damage and mold, or relatives waiting to rebuild. it will happen more quickly than the report says. finally, i've seen some critics say what about mitigation? it is not a new thing, it is making...
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host: robert from new york city. caller: thank you. after the reunification and record as a patient with the taliban and the islamists joining together, will there be a change in the status of women in terms of education and social status after we leave? host: thank you for the question. guest: we have many women empowerment programs that are heavily funded. -- the question we have to ask is what is the sustainability of those programs? i spent a lot of time in eastern afghanistan which is a conservative party of afghanistan. i almost never saw women out on the streets. we had tens of thousands of u.s. soldiers and we are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into those areas. it remained a conservative area. i think the question that would bear examination is what has been the sustainability of it? has it been effective? host: we have time for another call or two. hey, don. caller: the only thing i wanted to say was more of a statement. every country we go into we have the same drug problem. i was in vietnam, it was her when. -- her
host: robert from new york city. caller: thank you. after the reunification and record as a patient with the taliban and the islamists joining together, will there be a change in the status of women in terms of education and social status after we leave? host: thank you for the question. guest: we have many women empowerment programs that are heavily funded. -- the question we have to ask is what is the sustainability of those programs? i spent a lot of time in eastern afghanistan which is a...
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we also continue to engage actively in new york with the u.n. and other international partners in preparation for the ongoing u.n. security council discussions on a resolution on military intervention in the north. as plans develop for the military operation, we will be better able to determine how the united states can best support ecowas and the a.u. elements in this effort. mali's neighbors have intensified their ongoing efforts to bolster their own security and to address the aqim safe haven in northern mali. algeria, mortarian -- mauritania and niger are all deeply concerned that any intervention in the area will cause a spillover of extremist intoss their own country. these governments strongly favor a political dialogue before any intervention. we ourselves are assisting mauritania and niger as well as some other eight other states in the region through the counterterrorism partnership program, tsctp. this program is designed to help build long-term capacity to counter and marginalize terrorist organizations, disrupt efforts to recruit, t
we also continue to engage actively in new york with the u.n. and other international partners in preparation for the ongoing u.n. security council discussions on a resolution on military intervention in the north. as plans develop for the military operation, we will be better able to determine how the united states can best support ecowas and the a.u. elements in this effort. mali's neighbors have intensified their ongoing efforts to bolster their own security and to address the aqim safe...
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we also continue to engage actively in new york with the u.n. and other international partners in preparation for the ongoing un security council discussions on a resolution on military intervention in the north. as plans develop for the military operation, we will be better able to determine how the united states can best support the area elements in this effort. mali's neighbors have intensified their ongoing efforts to bolster their own security and to address the aqim safe haven in northern mali. algeria, more tainia and others are all deeply concerned that any intervention will cause a spillover of extremists into their own countries. these governments strongly favor exhausting all political dialogue before any intervention. we ourselves are assisting some eight other states in the region through our counter terrorism partnership program. this program is designed to help build long-term capacity to counter and margin lies organizations, disrupt efforts to recruit, train, and provision extremists, and to build up the capacity of the states i
we also continue to engage actively in new york with the u.n. and other international partners in preparation for the ongoing un security council discussions on a resolution on military intervention in the north. as plans develop for the military operation, we will be better able to determine how the united states can best support the area elements in this effort. mali's neighbors have intensified their ongoing efforts to bolster their own security and to address the aqim safe haven in northern...
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. >> the gentleman from new york'. >> thank you. i yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from texas. >> recognized for 3 minutes. >> i thank the gentle lady and the chairman. when i mention the words hurricane sandy and the tragedy in newton, connecticut, many would wonder what do they have in common. an enormous gun tragedy and the loss of 26 lives, and americans suffering from a devastating storm. our hearts go out to those babies lost. it speaks to americans in need. that is why i am so trouble to be on the floor today. the framework we have says to america when you are in need, we will not be prepared to help you. what is disappointing, and i know for the speaker, it is probably the same case. just about three days ago, we thought there was a deal. between the white house and the framework offered. of this leadership house. it is disappointing. in the course of a couple of days, we have come to a situation where this plan, plan b, raises only about $300 billion from high income households. the centers for budget priority suggests mil
. >> the gentleman from new york'. >> thank you. i yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from texas. >> recognized for 3 minutes. >> i thank the gentle lady and the chairman. when i mention the words hurricane sandy and the tragedy in newton, connecticut, many would wonder what do they have in common. an enormous gun tragedy and the loss of 26 lives, and americans suffering from a devastating storm. our hearts go out to those babies lost. it speaks to americans in need. that...
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jersey and new york, including areas within my district. the federal government's support, including two programs authorized by papa was critical in the wake of this disaster. the legislation before us today re-authorizes programs and activities first established as part of a public health security and bioterrorism preparedness and response act of 2002. the 2004 project bioshield act, and the 2006 pandemic and all hazards preparedness. in the wake of 9/11, congress placed a high priority on biodefense. congress first passed the public health security and bioterrorism preparedness and response act of 2002 to improve the nation's ability to respond to acts of biological terrorism. in 2004, we passed a project bioshield act with tremendous bipartisan support and democrats and republicans worked together to authorize the development, procurement, and emergency use of medical counter measures for biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear threats. we then identified some shortfalls and in 2006 worked to amend and build upon the existing bio
jersey and new york, including areas within my district. the federal government's support, including two programs authorized by papa was critical in the wake of this disaster. the legislation before us today re-authorizes programs and activities first established as part of a public health security and bioterrorism preparedness and response act of 2002. the 2004 project bioshield act, and the 2006 pandemic and all hazards preparedness. in the wake of 9/11, congress placed a high priority on...
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he is with us from new york. yesterday, we spoke about the normalcy of the stock market but today reaction to what happened in washington with stocks tumbling, down more than 120 points. michael, thank you for being with us yet again. what are you looking at, here in washington, what our financial experts telling you? guest: the maneuvers yesterday, the failure to bring the boat disturbed a little bit of an overly comfortable consensus here in washington that a deal was pretty much in the bag. i think we are now having to yesterday, the failure toreconcile the newh is nothing likely to happen today. obviously, you want to hear what the speaker has to say. but right now, the market is hopeful that it gets at least what i would call a small bargain. i think that would be enough to satisfy financial types. let alone a very big picture budget questions that seemingly have been on and off the table variously for the past few weeks. host: "the wall street journal" in an editorial suggesting extending reality, which all
he is with us from new york. yesterday, we spoke about the normalcy of the stock market but today reaction to what happened in washington with stocks tumbling, down more than 120 points. michael, thank you for being with us yet again. what are you looking at, here in washington, what our financial experts telling you? guest: the maneuvers yesterday, the failure to bring the boat disturbed a little bit of an overly comfortable consensus here in washington that a deal was pretty much in the bag....
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emerging from discussions in new york over the international community's approach to mali and the region. there is a strong feeling those tribes live there and will be there for a long time. did not have an ideology of wanting to strike the united states. they have a set of grievances, some that has an bound up with bad actors. it is in our interest to pry them away as best we can, that is why establishing a dialogue with the north is a part of the resolutions on mali. in general, it is wise to limit the number of enemies you have and not create new ones. at the same time, all those of taken on the aq affiliates that is to have that thought. in our treatment of al shabaab, we try to distinguish between those sort east africa, and al qaeda, recognizing that lots of al shabaab is only concerned with what goes on in somalia. similarly but look at - we see a group that is completely heterogeneous. some may be interested in terrorist activity. we try to take cognizance of that in our policy. sometimes is tough to have the stick -- the scalpel you need. >> i think we are very much in agreement
emerging from discussions in new york over the international community's approach to mali and the region. there is a strong feeling those tribes live there and will be there for a long time. did not have an ideology of wanting to strike the united states. they have a set of grievances, some that has an bound up with bad actors. it is in our interest to pry them away as best we can, that is why establishing a dialogue with the north is a part of the resolutions on mali. in general, it is wise to...
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the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman from new york is recognized for one minute. mr. higgins: mr. speaker, the great lakes are our nation's greatest natural resource. they are the source of 95% of our surface freshwater and are directly connected to 1.5 million jobs. though efforts to protect and restore the great lakes have made great strides over the past several decades, many challenges remain. invasive species, pollution, habitat loss in the great lakes have a negative effect on recreation and tourism as well as on the general economy. i was pleased to sign a bipartisan letter, along with other members of the house, to request at least $300 million for the great lakes restoration initiative in the president's fiscal year 2014 budget. mr. speaker, the great lakes restoration initiative has been invaluable in efforts to protect and restore the great lakes. i strongly encourage the president and my colleagues in congress to
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman from new york is recognized for one minute. mr. higgins: mr. speaker, the great lakes are our nation's greatest natural resource. they are the source of 95% of our surface freshwater and are directly connected to 1.5 million jobs. though efforts to protect and restore the great lakes have made great...
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you could be pushed up against a deduction if you live in new york. if you live in new york and have high state and local taxes, if congress moves forward with a deduction cap, you could go right up to that cap. host: 24% of those were claiming the earned income tax credits. 13% climb in the child tax credit. these credits, you can use them simultaneously. guest: some of these are refundable which means you get money back even if your tax bill is zero. whatever the refundable amount is, you get to take home. host: we will go to ray in atlanta, georgia. caller: how much will an individual or can an individual receive who has two children in a single-parent household? what is the maximum amount of money they receive back in the form of tax credits? once you look at that and if there at that dollar level, we're finding their children for free and reduced lunch and i assume adding some additional money for their housing. what is the maximum amount of money a person can receive? guest: i do not think there is an easy number 2.2. -- to point to. so one can
you could be pushed up against a deduction if you live in new york. if you live in new york and have high state and local taxes, if congress moves forward with a deduction cap, you could go right up to that cap. host: 24% of those were claiming the earned income tax credits. 13% climb in the child tax credit. these credits, you can use them simultaneously. guest: some of these are refundable which means you get money back even if your tax bill is zero. whatever the refundable amount is, you get...
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i was a reporter for the new york times back then, and i had the great privilege of covering senator lieberman, senator daniel patrick moynihan, and senator bill bradley. and i have to tell you, i have a lot of fun. that was a great job to have. over the years you have worked consistently to expand the reach of freedom at home and abroad. you became a distinguished adviser to this organization. a great credit to you also is a talented and dedicated staff you have assembled. it is a treat and privilege that we get to work with them. senator kyl, working with you and your staff, also immensely talented people, smart, dedicated, has been an honor but also an education. i have learned so much about missile defense. you have been singularly committed to policies that promote peace through strength. you have steadfastly opposed any effort is to compromise the united states national defence. it expertise on a range of issues is unmatched in the u.s. senate and will be greatly missed. you have earned a reputation for strategic thinking on matters of great complexity. in light of your many ac
i was a reporter for the new york times back then, and i had the great privilege of covering senator lieberman, senator daniel patrick moynihan, and senator bill bradley. and i have to tell you, i have a lot of fun. that was a great job to have. over the years you have worked consistently to expand the reach of freedom at home and abroad. you became a distinguished adviser to this organization. a great credit to you also is a talented and dedicated staff you have assembled. it is a treat and...
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you have to go to chicago or new york to record. i'm an old-fashioned guy. i still want all those kids to come to a seminar on a campus. i am teaching a course next year and i'm trying to figure how to get my 50-minute chunks -- 15-minute chunks. we have a question there. >> i'm carol thompson. i have a question for each of the three panelists. we have been talking about what we were hoping for the future. what are your greatest fears and greatest hopes for 2016 and 2020? it is a small question. >> i presume you don't think the world will end december 21. >> susan will not say newt gingrich will run again. >> did not come to me first on this one. >> wow, my greatest fear? i hope my kids are well employed. they are doing ok. they are in their 20's. my greatest fear -- i do not think about fears. i'm surrounded by so many incredible kids that i feel good. if i feel bad in the morning, i feel good after my class. >> you stole my thunder. >> i prefer the thunder over the heat. >> a couple of things. then, in looks like we're running out fiscal capacity. that is
you have to go to chicago or new york to record. i'm an old-fashioned guy. i still want all those kids to come to a seminar on a campus. i am teaching a course next year and i'm trying to figure how to get my 50-minute chunks -- 15-minute chunks. we have a question there. >> i'm carol thompson. i have a question for each of the three panelists. we have been talking about what we were hoping for the future. what are your greatest fears and greatest hopes for 2016 and 2020? it is a small...
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eastern. >> we are at the new york state museum. this is art gallery dedicated to the history of this september 11 attacks on the world trade center. it is a gallery to tell the story about the first moments of the attack using objects and photographs from the world trade center site. we put this in a place where the public can touch it. it gives a tangible experience. this is a piece of steel from the north tower. this is a dramatically damaged piece of steel. you can see the opening scene where the windows would have been. this metal strip on the front of the building. every piece marks which side of the building it is on, so we research that. it actually has shocked numbers -- chalk numbers. it also has numbers on the field that correspond to that. >> we look behind the scenes at the history of albany, and sunday at 5:00 p.m. on american tv.tory t >> president obama is warning the syrian president assad that there would be consequences if he were to use chemical weapons on his own people. this marks 20 years since russia and the
eastern. >> we are at the new york state museum. this is art gallery dedicated to the history of this september 11 attacks on the world trade center. it is a gallery to tell the story about the first moments of the attack using objects and photographs from the world trade center site. we put this in a place where the public can touch it. it gives a tangible experience. this is a piece of steel from the north tower. this is a dramatically damaged piece of steel. you can see the opening...